SNOW HILL, Md. The town of Snow Hill will have a new face on its town council after Tuesday s municipal election saw residents elect a new mayor.
Snow Hill resident Jennifer Jewell will become the town s third mayor in two years, successfully winning the position after she ran unopposed. Tammy Simpson, who s served as interim mayor since last August, didn t file for election in March.
Simpson was chosen by the town council in July to become interim mayor after former mayor Gary Weber stepped down to become the Snow Hill s new town manager.
Part of Jewell s platform for mayor centered around Weber and the actions that led up to him becoming town manager last summer.
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May 5, 2021
SNOW HILL, Md. – Melisa Weidner has been re-elected to the Central District Council seat in Snow Hill.
It was a close race with Weidner pulling 57 votes, and her opponent Jon Myers garnering 50 votes. This is Weidner’s second term in office.
Western District Council member Regina Blake ran unopposed, and Dr. Jennifer Jewell also ran unopposed for mayor. Also on the ballot were referendum votes for salary raises for the mayor and council members, which we’re told were passed by voters.
The election results are unofficial for now but will be certified on May 26th. Those elected will be sworn into office on June 8th.
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